AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU–Mexico Trade Reset: The EU and Mexico signed an updated deal cutting tariffs and easing barriers, aiming to reduce dependence on the U.S. as Trump’s tariff pressure grows. The pact expands access for sectors hit by new duties, including auto parts, and recognizes hundreds of EU food and drink products from specific regions. World Cup, but with shadows: As the 2026 tournament nears, Mexico’s cartel violence is casting a long threat over the spectacle—echoing how football and organized crime collided before, including Colombia’s 1994 tragedy. Cuba Under Strain: Cuba’s leader is turning up militant rhetoric amid blackouts, shortages, and rising U.S. pressure; the Netherlands even raised its travel advisory to orange. Venezuela Politics: Maria Corina Machado says she’ll run again and wants elections within 7–9 months, while the U.S. keeps ratcheting up military activity and sanctions pressure. Bolivia Protests: Roadblocks and unrest are testing President Rodrigo Paz’s democratic transition as talks with farmers and unions loom.
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